Preparing for incidents and crises, services

If you are a Finnish citizen and also a citizen of another country, you can apply for exemption from alternative civil service.

A temporary guard licence is required for a person who is performing guard duties for up to four months.

Rescue Department's chemical control prevents the possible damages caused by dangerous chemicals and explosives.

An animal in need of rescue may be a wild or domestic animal or a pet. If an animal causes a significant safety hazard, you should call 112.

The use of fire that produces a lot of smoke and burning of forest land must be reported to the rescue authorities.

A self-assessment of fire safety in a building is carried out by the occupant of the building using instructions and materials provided by the...

Your civil service starts with a training period. The training period is followed by a work placement.

Control of external radiation and air radioactivity. Environmental radiation control assesses the radiation safety of the environment in Finland.

You can apply for partial or full exemption from supplementary service.

The Rescue Department’s on-duty fire prevention officer answers questions concerning fire safety.